Former Lion now coaches Germany

2020-06-04

Former Lions wing Melvine Smith lives in Bonn, Germany and is the coach of the German rugby team. He was part of various Lions teams from 2000 to 2004 and played with some big names like Bryan Habana, Jaque Fourie, Cobus Grobbelaar, Gcobani Bobo, Kaya Malotana and the likes.

Signed on the dotted line

2020-05-28

Iva Jantjies on lockdown with Elton

2020-05-22

Behind every athlete is an even stronger woman. This is definitely the case at the Lions and while the players get all the glory, little credit is given to the wives and girlfriends that support them day in and day out. In this section of Ladies of the Lions we hear how Ivana Jantjies manages three little boys and Elton during lockdown.

Law change welcomed far and wide

2020-05-20

Lions Rugby Company Player Announcement

2020-05-16

The Lions Rugby Company would like to take the opportunity to thank all of their staff and players for understanding and embracing the difficult and very challenging times that was forced upon them by COVID-19.

EPS Bids Farewell to MD

2020-05-08

Get to Know the Pride: Dan Kriel

2020-05-06

Q What does a normal day in lockdown look like?

A We wake up with the kids, make breakfast and spend some time together before the day starts. I then head to gym for prehab and my gym programme. Lunch follows, and then I help out around the house before the video session with the team. In the afternoon I usually go for a run, after which is some quality family time again.

Baywatch remembers

2020-04-30

Marx counting the days to get home

2020-04-20

Springbok and Lions hooker Malcolm Marx has been a revelation for his Japanese club the Shining Arcs since joining them at the end of 2019 and has scored five tries in their last four games before the season halted to a stop due to Covid-19.

Touring with the Emirates Lions Down Under Ep2

2020-03-01

The Emirates Lions team arrived in Melbourne ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels on Sunday 29 February and checked into the very impressive Crowne Plaza Hotel on the banks of the Yarra river.

Team Announcement: Waratahs vs Emirates Lions - 28 February 2020

2020-02-26

Role players vow to keep VSR

2020-02-26

With the stunning Sydney Opera House as the setting and the Harbour Bridge as back-drop the Lions Rugby Company pulled off a first ever event in Vodacom Super Rugby history by hosting a Business Breakfast with some of the most influential role players in the Southern Hemisphere as part of a panel that discussed the way forward for rugby.

50th VSR cap for Smith

2020-02-14

Dylan Smith, the 25 year old prop of the Emirates Lions, reaches a special milestone on Saturday against the DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park when he will run out in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby match.

2020-02-13

Green pick of the crop

2020-02-08

Tyrone Green was the pick of the crop as he not only scored his first ever Vodacom Super Rugby try but crossed the whitewash twice to help the Emirates Lions to a 27-20 victory over a gutsy Reds side at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

2020-02-06

The Bone Collector is back

2020-02-06

They call him the Bone Collector, he has been tagged with some of the greatest rugby hits in recent times, the sort of weapon that wins the battle of the gain-line and one who sported amongst the highest tackle counts in the team.

Bushfires unite rugby fraternity

2020-02-04

In the support of Wires and the incredible work they are doing in the continuous effort to rescue and rehabilitate injured animals in Australia due to the widespread bushfires that have still not subsided, the Lions Rugby Company and the Emirates Lions will be hosting a breakfast in Sydney where all proceeds will go to Wires.

Emirates Lions Travel Group To Argentina 2020

2020-01-27

Lions to support fight against Australia bushfires

2020-01-16

Lions to support fight against Australia bushfires

The Lions Rugby Company and the Emirates Lions team want to support the fight against the bushfires in Australia and will be making a contribution to WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service).

Pillars at the Lions

2019-11-25

Kitch Christie said: 'Give me a strong tighthead and I'll build you a strong team'. That is never truer than now with retired Springbok tighthead prop Julian Redelinghuys now heading up the Lions front-row factory in conjunction with another former Springbok Wessel Roux.

Five Lion Cubs in SA Under 20 squad

2019-10-14

Five Lion Cubs have been included in the South African Under 20 squad to tour Tbilisi, Georgia, from Wednesday, 27 November, to Thursday, 5 December, as part of the team’s preparations for the 2020 season.

Lions and Swys part ways

2019-10-11

Lions and Swys de Bruin part ways

After 7 years with the Lions, initially as an Assistant Coach and thereafter as Head Coach, Swys de Bruin will part with the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. This decision is mutual, and both Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. and Swys de Bruin have parted ways amicably.

2019-09-27

Dayimani trains with Sevens

2019-09-17

Hacjivah Dayimani joined the Springbok Sevens squad on Monday as the wider Blitzboks training group converged at their base at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport to start preparation for the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Bok call-up for Piwo

2019-09-16

2020 Super Rugby Match Schedule

2019-09-10

2020 Super Rugby Match Schedule

The 2020 Super Rugby match schedule has been announced by SANZAAR. The tournament will kick-off with two derbies on Friday 31 January. The Blues will host the Chiefs at Eden Park in Auckland while later the same evening the Brumbies will host the Reds at GIO Stadium in Canberra.

Lions fall short in final

2019-09-07

The Xerox Golden Lions nearly pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in Currie Cup final history, but ultimately fell just short as the Free State Cheetahs ran out 31-28 winners in Bloemfontein on Saturday to claim the trophy.

Team Announcement Xerox Golden Lions Currie Cup Final

2019-09-05

The Xerox Golden Lions team to play the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup final, brought to you by DirectAxis, shows one change from last week with Sti Sithole losing out due to a torn calf muscle sustained during training on Thursday.

Bongi leading from the front

2019-09-04

Bongi Nhleko, captain and number eight of the Xerox Golden Lions Womens’ team, talks about her life in rugby ahead of her teams’ fourth consecutive Provincial B Section final against SWD at 13:00 in Cape Town on Saturday.

Lions go blue for final

2019-09-04

The Xerox Golden Lions will run out in their 22nd Currie Cup final when they face the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday and will do so in the not so unfamiliar royal blue jersey to commemorate 130 years of domestic rugby.

Behind every great man, there's a great woman

2019-08-26

As we wrap up this Womens' Month we had a chat to some amazing women in the Lions family. Behind every strong athlete, coach or rugby administrator is an even stronger woman. While these men get all the glory, little credit is given to the wives and girlfriends that support them day in and day out.

Lions clinch home semi

2019-08-24

The Xerox Golden Lions will host a home Currie Cup semi-final at Emirates Airline Park next weekend after winning their final match in the group stages against an upbeat Tafel Lager Griquas side by 27-26.

Springbok colours beckons for Piwo

2019-08-23

Piwokuhle Nyanda recently had a personal tally of 46 points when the Xerox Golden Lions womens’ team beat the Pumas 95-5 at Emirates Airline Park. She is currently also on the radar of Springbok Womens' coach Stanley Raubenheimer.

The Lions welcome Jamba Ulengo

2019-08-22

Lions hold onto 3rd position

2019-08-18

The Xerox Golden Lions managed to hold onto the third spot on the log despite losing 30-28 to the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Sunday afternoon thanks to their four tries and close final score.

Coffee and cookies with Rene Straeuli

2019-08-18

As a celebration of Women’s Month we sat down with Rene Straeuli, wife of Lions Rugby Company CEO Rudolf and mother to Rieze and Ruhan, over coffee and cookies at Waterkloof Hoerskool where she is an Afrikaans teacher and netball coach.

Xerox Golden Lions vs Cell C Sharks

2019-08-16

Q&A: Pieter Jansen, Xerox Golden Lions Hooker

2019-08-15

1. If you could play any other position, what would it be?Definitely centre. It’s the position my dad played, and I feel when you are in the backline you have more space to play, and you can still be physical if need be.

To achieve and to protect

2019-08-13

Xerox Golden Lions number eight Hacjivah Dayimani’s name is a combination of the words Akiva, which means to protect and the Xhosa name Mpumelelo which means achiever.

And achieve Hacjivah does in abundance right now. The 21 year old black pearl is announcing himself in no uncertain way and it is only a matter of time before his name is highlighted in Green and Gold.

Good starts for Lions Women

2019-07-29

Lions secure historic win

2019-07-27

The Xerox Golden Lions are the comeback kids as they once again fought from behind to secure a massively impressive 30-28 win over DHL Western Province in Cape Town on Saturday with quicksilver Tyrone Green scoring the winning try in spectacular fashion.

It was all WP in the early stages of the game and the home side were rewarded with their first try after just seven minutes.

Orie back for WP clash

2019-07-25

Emirates renews partnership with Emirates Lions

2019-07-23

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – 23 July 2019 – Emirates and Lions Rugby Company with EPS (Pty) Ltd. today announced the renewal of the Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract, continuing a successful relationship that began in 2015.

The Lions Rugby Company team management for Currie Cup and Under 21

2019-07-02

South Africa vs Australia at Emirates Airline Park

2019-07-01

For the first time in 11 years, South Africa will host Australia at Emirates Airline Park, on Saturday 20 July 2019. Don't miss your chance to be part of the crowd that cheers on the Boks, ahead of the Rugby World Cup in September!

Emirates Lions vs Vodacom Bulls

2019-06-14

Junior Boks team news

2019-06-12

Sangweni starts against Baby Blacks

Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux made three changes to his starting team to face New Zealand in their World Rugby U20 Championship Pool C decider in Rosario on Wednesday, with Sibusiso Sangweni (flank), Elrigh Louw (lock), and Thaakir Abrahams (wing) earning their first starts.

Q & A with Ruan Vermaak

2019-05-22

Smith Schoeman & Co.

2019-05-19

Smith Schoeman & Co.

Smith and Schoeman sounds like a partnership with their names shining in glitter at a big company. In this case, however, Smith and Schoeman are in a partnership on the side of the Emirates Lions scrum and their names are shining bright in rugby circles.

Vodacom Super Rugby Match Report

2019-05-18

Lions tame Highlanders

A late try by Emirates Lions winger Courtnall Skosan sealed the victory for the Emirates Lions as they downed the Highlanders 38-29 in their Vodacom Super Rugby match at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Lions tame Highlanders

2019-05-18

A late try by Emirates Lions winger Courtnall Skosan sealed the victory for the Emirates Lions as they downed the Highlanders 38-29 in their Vodacom Super Rugby match at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Match Day Team News for 18 May

2019-05-16

Lions win nail-biter

2019-05-10

On Saturday the Emirates Lions fought their way to a nail-biting 29-28 victory over the Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park. Replacement flyhalf Shaun Reynolds slotted a penalty 11 minutes from the end that proved to be the difference between the two sides in a slugfest, where both sides scored four tries apiece and the winner was in doubt until the last seconds.

Whiteley back to lead

2019-05-09

Warren Whiteley and James Venter will lead the Emirates Lions and Xerox Golden Lions XV when they run out to face the Waratahs and Valke in Vodacom Super Rugby and the Supersport Rugby Challenge respectively at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

Golden Lions XV kick off season with a win

2019-04-27

Saders down brave Emirates Lions

2019-04-26

The Emirates Lions fought bravely, but their best efforts were not enough for a rampant Crusaders side, who won their Vodacom Super Rugby clash by 36-10 in front of the Christchurch faithful on Friday morning.

Strong Sharks thrash Lions

2019-04-05

Lions kick off Super Rugby Challenge in Windhoek

2019-04-05

The Xerox Golden Lions XV travel to Windhoek to face Namibia in their SuperSport Rugby Challenge opener on Saturday (kick-off 16:00). Prop Danie Mienie will lead a very young side against Namibia’s national team as they prepare for the World Cup. The Lions coaching staff are Sean Erasmus, Mzwakhe Nkosi and Wessel Roux.

Swys de Bruin commits for further two years

2019-04-02

Rudolf Straeuli, CEO of the Lions Rugby Company, confirmed that Emirates Lions coach Swys de Bruin has committed to the LRC for another two years: “Swys (de Bruin) will remain at the Lions and has extended his contract with the Franchise until 2021. Lions Rugby remains a system driven Franchise focused on stability within the structures of our players and coaches,” Straeuli said.

Brink back for Sharks clash

2019-04-02

Emirates Lions flanker Cyle Brink makes his return to the playing field this weekend after seven months on the side-line with a knee injury for the big clash with the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Friday. The injury, sustained during a Springbok training session, was a bit of a freak accident as someone fell on him during training and he tore his right patella tendon just below the knee cap.

Team to face Jaguares

2019-03-09

Will Roodepoort succeed this time?

2019-03-08

Roodepoort, the pride of Lions rugby, will want improve on their performance in this year's Gold Cup when they meet their opponents from the 2014 Community Cup final - Rustenburg Impala - at Ruimsig on Saturday.

Marx to lead Emirates Lions

2019-02-28

Stormers snatch victory in 85th minute

2019-02-23

A tense Vodacom Super Rugby match between the Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers ended in a last gasp victory to the home side, when they clinched a try in the 85th minute of the game at Newlands on Saturday. The Lions enjoyed more territory and made two of their scoring chances count. After 19 minutes, the men from Jozi were up 14-3. The Stormers struggled to score in the first half. SP Marais slotted a second penalty goal in the 29th minute.

Lions embrace Sadie

2019-01-31

Meet our new young prop

Carlu Sadie, one of the fresh new faces at the Emirates Lions, has spoken about settling in with his new team mates in Johannesburg, moving from Bellville, the place he grew up in, and about the huge influence former Springbok prop Julian Redelinghuys has had on him.

Start planning for the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby

2018-11-12

Industry changes push player severance

2018-11-09

Due to the changes in the Rugby Industry whereby the decision to reduce professional players has been instigated the Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd. has been involuntarily required to offer mutual severance packages to contracted players.

Lions victorious U/21 Coach gets full-time call-up to Junior Boks

2018-10-29

Bafana Nhleko, head coach of the victorious Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 side that won the SA Under 21 Championship at Newlands on Saturday, will join the SA Rugby coaching ranks as assistant coach to the Junior Springboks.

Xerox Golden Lions U21 & U19 teams take on the Cell C Sharks

2018-10-04

Lions go down in wet Durban

2018-09-22

The Cell C Sharks retained their unbeaten status in the Currie Cup when they secured a 37-21 win over the Xerox Golden Lions in Durban on Saturday. The home side dominated for long periods although it took them some time to get going as wet weather made handling and underfoot conditions difficult.

Lions triumph in CC opener

2018-08-24

Pivot moved to 15 – Lions U19's to face the Sharks

2018-08-15

The Xerox Golden Lions Under 19 head coach Wessel Roux has moved his pivot Christian Humphries to fullback for Saturday’s Under 19 clash in Durban against the Sharks with Jonathan Viljoen getting his first start at ten in the competition.